Within School VI - Medicine and Health Sciences at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, the Department of Human Medicine, Division of Medical Microbiology and Virology, is seeking applications for a
Postdoctoral fellow (m/f/d) (salary according to TV-L 13, 100% (suitable for part-time work), limited for three years)
starting as soon as possible.
The School VI of Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the fields of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neurosciences, psychology, and health services research. Together with the four regional hospitals, School VI forms the University Medicine Oldenburg. Furthermore, the university cooperates closely with the University Medicine of the University of Groningen.
In the research laboratory (location: Philosophenweg) of the Institute of Medical Microbiology and Virology (Director: Prof. Dr. Axel Hamprecht), Medical Campus of the University of Oldenburg, we are engaged in clinically-oriented and fundamental microbiological research with a focus on antibiotic resistance, resistance mechanisms, and multidrug-resistant pathogens in human and veterinary medicine and the environment.
The scientific activity includes the supervision of research projects from conception, acquisition of third-party funding to the publication of results
You will actively participate in the development and organization of the research laboratory
Active participation in the planning and implementation of teaching
Required qualifications:
Completed university degree (master's or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, human biology, human or veterinary medicine, or a related field with completion of a PhD, MD or equivalent
Expertise in microbiological and biomolecular methods
Experience in documentation of research results, data management, and analysis
Ability to prepare, present, and publish scientific data
Excellent communication skills in English, knowledge of German (B2 level)
High-level of commitment, an independent way of working, and the ability to work in a team
Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of bioinformatic methods and whole genome sequencing (WGS)
Experience in genetic engineering work
A friendly environment with opportunities to develop your own research focus and projects
Active participation in the development of our research unit
Payment in accordance with collective bargaining law (special annual payment, public service pension scheme, asset-related benefits) incl. 30 days annual leave
Support and guidance during your onboarding phase
A family-friendly environment with flexible working hours (flexitime) and the possibility of pro rata mobile work
Benefits from the university's health promotion programme
The possibility of personal scientific qualification (postdoctoral thesis/habilitation)
An extensive and free further education programme as well as programmes geared toward the promotion of early career researchers (https://uol.de/en/school6/early-career)
The University of Oldenburg aims to increase the proportion of women in the academic field. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply. According to § 21 para. 3 NHG, female applicants should be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are equivalent.
Applicants with disabilities are given preference in the event of equal suitability.